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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.34, 404.36 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.34, 404.36 and 183.06 is: 274.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.34 : 404.36 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.34/404.36 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.34x = 404.36 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.34x = 74,022.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,022.14/269.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.83

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